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What if the person who gives the most sometimes wonders if anyone notices? Kara is a young teacher who pours her whole heart into her classroom every single day. She sings songs during circle time, kneels down to help with tricky shoelaces, and cheers louder than anyone when a student figures something out for the very first time. She loves her students deeply, and they love her right back. But one quiet afternoon, in a moment that will feel familiar to any caring adult, Kara wonders: do they really see how much I care? What happens next, led by students Mia, Sam, and Priya, is the kind of moment that fills a heart completely to the very top. This warm, beautifully illustrated picture book explores self-awareness in a way that young children can feel and understand. Rather than simply telling kids to recognize their emotions, this story shows them what it looks like when someone we love has feelings too. It opens the door to meaningful conversations about empathy, gratitude, and the quiet ways we show people they matter. Perfect for children ages 4 to 8, The Teacher Who Didn't Know is a story that works just as beautifully in a classroom as it does at bedtime. Teachers will see themselves in Kara. Children will see themselves in her students. And every adult reading aloud will find something in these pages that speaks to them as well. SEL CONNECTION: This book directly supports Social Emotional Learning goals around self-awareness, helping children recognize that everyone, including the grown-ups they admire, has an inner emotional life worth noticing and honoring. GREAT FOR: - Classroom read-alouds in preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary grades - Bedtime reading for children ages 4 through 8 - Teacher appreciation gifts from parents and students - Sparking conversations about gratitude and empathy - SEL curriculum support at home or in school Part of the JP Creative Publishing SEL Adventures series, a growing collection of picture books designed to help young children build emotional intelligence one story at a time. Add it to your cart today and give the children in your life a story that shows them feelings matter, in everyone.

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